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Below you'll find all our best content including workouts, beginner's guides, safety tips, and equipment overviews. Whether you're just starting out or have been training for years, we've got you covered.

King Calisthenics

Mar 27, 20244 min read

When Did Karate Have Its Popularity Boom?

Karate is commonly thought to be a Japanese art form. Yet, there is indeed a Japanese branch of Karate that has descended from Okinawan...

King Calisthenics

Mar 27, 20244 min read

Is Karate Good To Learn For Self Defense?

When it comes to self defense, we often wonder if we should learn martial arts. The thing is, there is always a great debate regarding...

King Calisthenics

Mar 27, 20244 min read

What Rank Is Higher Than Sensei?

Sensei is a high rank that’s used to describe a teacher or instructor in Japanese martial arts. We often imagine that sensei is the...

King Calisthenics

Mar 27, 20244 min read

How To Prepare My Body For A Karate Fight (Quick Conditioning Guide)

Do you have a Karate competition coming up? Want to know how to get in good shape and how to prepare your body for Kumite, the fighting...

King Calisthenics

Mar 27, 20244 min read

What Is The 10th Dan? (Dan Ranking)

The idea of a belt ranking system was created in 1883 by Kano Jigoro, the founder of Judo. Kano based this system on the Japanese board...

King Calisthenics

Mar 26, 20244 min read

How To Correctly Greet A Sensei (Martial Arts Etiquette)

Martial arts are a great way to get some exercise and learn practical self-defense at the same time. Some martial arts are better for...

King Calisthenics

Mar 26, 20244 min read

What To Eat Before A Karate Class (Best Diet for Karate)

As a martial artist, you need to know what foods are best to fuel your body beforehand. Eating the right food, along with the right...

King Calisthenics

Mar 26, 20244 min read

What Is The Karate Belt Order? (Promotions Explained!)

One of the most iconic things about karate are the belts. Even those who have never tried karate for themselves know that every student...

King Calisthenics

Mar 26, 20244 min read

Are You Allowed To Kick In The Face In Karate? (Rules Explained)

One of the main reasons why so many people take up karate is because of the 1984 blockbuster movie The Karate Kid. This movie was huge in...

King Calisthenics

Mar 26, 20244 min read

Is Karate More Effective Than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? (It Depends!)

There are so many different martial arts that you can choose to learn, each with their own techniques, philosophy and history. Deciding...

King Calisthenics

Mar 25, 20244 min read

How To Learn Karate (Complete Overview for Beginners)

Karate is one of the most popular, well-loved martial arts in the world. With so many physical and emotional benefits on offer, it’s no...

King Calisthenics

Mar 25, 20244 min read

What Is The Meaning Of ICE In Karate? (Terms Explained for Beginners)

Have you started Karate and want to know what ICE means? Maybe you have heard the phrase but don’t know what it means? Or maybe you are...

King Calisthenics

Mar 25, 20244 min read

Karate VS. MMA: Which Is Better?

There are plenty of martial arts and combat sports to learn, all with their different systems and moves. Two of the most popular forms...

King Calisthenics

Mar 25, 20244 min read

Why Is A Force That Is Applied For A Short Time More Effective In Karate? (Karate Principles Explained)

In martial arts, you often learn many things in your time at a school or dojo, whether that is patience, discipline, katas, and forms, or...

King Calisthenics

Mar 25, 20244 min read

What Is A Karate Uniform Called? (Karate Terms for Beginners)

When it comes to learning about martial arts, both when it comes to the theory, as well as the practice, you need the right equipment for...

King Calisthenics

Mar 24, 20244 min read

What Is The Difference Between Karate And Taekwondo? (Beginner’s Guide)

Taking up a martial art is a great new hobby and sport to partake in and will give you a variety of mental and physical benefits if you...

King Calisthenics

Mar 24, 20244 min read

How Much Are Karate Classes? (Full Pricing Guide)

Karate is a very popular martial art in places across the world, and there is therefore a lot of interest from people in taking up...

King Calisthenics

Mar 24, 20244 min read

How To Tie A Karate Belt On A Child (Guide for Parents)

Have you recently signed your child up for karate classes? Learning how to tie your little one’s karate belt can be a headache-inducing...

King Calisthenics

Mar 24, 20244 min read

Sparring Vs Fighting In Karate (What’s the Difference?)

There are lots of different elements to karate training. You need to learn the fundamentals, work on your form, practice the kata (karate...

King Calisthenics

Mar 24, 20244 min read

Who Invented Karate? (History Explained for Beginners)

Martial arts feel like one of those practices that have been around for centuries. The techniques. The drills, the specific terms within...